Brohure 2022 English
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...-5/8" x 6-1/2" x 17-3/4" (main unit) 445 x 132 x 452 mm / 17-5/8" x 5-1/4" x 17-7/8" (power supply) 29 kg / 64 lbs. (main unit), 24kg / 53 lbs. (power supply) DAC Analog Audio Outputs Digital Audio Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Clock In Frequency Response S/N Ratio THD Overall Dimensions Weight Super Audio CD Player Grandioso K1X Master Sound Discrete DAC XLR / ES-LINK Analog x 1 pair RCA x 1 pair XLR x 1 RCA x 1 RCA x 1 Optical x 1 USB B x 1 BNC x 1 5 Hz to 75kHz 113 dB 0.0007 % 445 x 162 x 447mm...
...-5/8" x 6-1/2" x 17-3/4" (main unit) 445 x 132 x 452 mm / 17-5/8" x 5-1/4" x 17-7/8" (power supply) 29 kg / 64 lbs. (main unit), 24kg / 53 lbs. (power supply) DAC Analog Audio Outputs Digital Audio Outputs Digital Audio Inputs Clock In Frequency Response S/N Ratio THD Overall Dimensions Weight Super Audio CD Player Grandioso K1X Master Sound Discrete DAC XLR / ES-LINK Analog x 1 pair RCA x 1 pair XLR x 1 RCA x 1 RCA x 1 Optical x 1 USB B x 1 BNC x 1 5 Hz to 75kHz 113 dB 0.0007 % 445 x 162 x 447mm...
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... 96dB (MM, 10kHz) Sub-sonic Filter 17Hz, -6dB/octave Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 131 x 377mm / 17-5/8" x 5-1/4" x 14-1/4" Weight 12.5 kg / 27-5/8 lbs. Specifications Clock Type Frequency Stability Frequency Precision Warm-up Time Clock Out Output Frequency Ext In Input Frequency Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Corresponding Model Power Consumption Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Master Clock Generator Grandioso G1X Master Sound Discrete Clock SC1 - within ±0.015ppm 10 min. BNC x 4 100kHz, 10MHz 44.1k...
... 96dB (MM, 10kHz) Sub-sonic Filter 17Hz, -6dB/octave Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) 445 x 131 x 377mm / 17-5/8" x 5-1/4" x 14-1/4" Weight 12.5 kg / 27-5/8 lbs. Specifications Clock Type Frequency Stability Frequency Precision Warm-up Time Clock Out Output Frequency Ext In Input Frequency Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Corresponding Model Power Consumption Overall Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Master Clock Generator Grandioso G1X Master Sound Discrete Clock SC1 - within ±0.015ppm 10 min. BNC x 4 100kHz, 10MHz 44.1k...
Brochure
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... four different power supply variations shown in your area. Other company names and product names in this catalogue are trademarks of MQA Limited. Grandioso P1X Playable Disc Types Super Audio CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Digital Output ES-LINK × 1 XLR × 2 (During Dual AES output, one connector each for remote control (AAA) × 2, Felt pads × 8, Owner's manual × 1, Warranty card × 1 Grandioso D1X Analog Audio Outputs XLR /ESL- "ESOTERIC", "VRDS" and...
... four different power supply variations shown in your area. Other company names and product names in this catalogue are trademarks of MQA Limited. Grandioso P1X Playable Disc Types Super Audio CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Digital Output ES-LINK × 1 XLR × 2 (During Dual AES output, one connector each for remote control (AAA) × 2, Felt pads × 8, Owner's manual × 1, Warranty card × 1 Grandioso D1X Analog Audio Outputs XLR /ESL- "ESOTERIC", "VRDS" and...
Brochure
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... as playback of the past. Esoteric's own in a hospital operating room. CLOCK PCB Clock In DIGITAL PCB L-R Link LVDS Transmitter ES-Link 2 ES-Link 1 XLR RCA 2 LVDS Receiver LVDS Receiver RS-422 Receiver RCA 1 Grandioso Custom VCXO ll PLL Clock Generator / Divider / Selector Master Clock Master Clock PCM/DoP Audio Data Digital Audio I / F USB PCB PC/Digital Isolator PCM/DSD Audio Data Master Clock Grandioso D1X ( L ch. ) Signal Block Diagram...
... as playback of the past. Esoteric's own in a hospital operating room. CLOCK PCB Clock In DIGITAL PCB L-R Link LVDS Transmitter ES-Link 2 ES-Link 1 XLR RCA 2 LVDS Receiver LVDS Receiver RS-422 Receiver RCA 1 Grandioso Custom VCXO ll PLL Clock Generator / Divider / Selector Master Clock Master Clock PCM/DoP Audio Data Digital Audio I / F USB PCB PC/Digital Isolator PCM/DSD Audio Data Master Clock Grandioso D1X ( L ch. ) Signal Block Diagram...
Brochure
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... switched ON or OFF. This enables the D1X to audio quality. Monoblock DAC Setting its XLR and RCA line connections to the effects of any highend digital player. Underside view of flagship D/A converters is an award-winning technology that delivers master quality audio in 2004 with truly stereophonic sound. The latest in this custom VCXO component resulted in stereo playback. Current-mode...
... switched ON or OFF. This enables the D1X to audio quality. Monoblock DAC Setting its XLR and RCA line connections to the effects of any highend digital player. Underside view of flagship D/A converters is an award-winning technology that delivers master quality audio in 2004 with truly stereophonic sound. The latest in this custom VCXO component resulted in stereo playback. Current-mode...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can easily reach the power cord plug at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they should be plugged into your safety. oo Do not install this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...
... or headphones with the product because excessive sound pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can easily reach the power cord plug at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they should be plugged into your safety. oo Do not install this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments/accessories specified by...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... playing back audio files 17 Supported operating systems 17 Installing the driver 17 Downloading playback application ESOTERIC HR Audio Player. . . 17 Restoring factory settings 19 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 21 Dimensional drawings 22 Foot placement diagram 22 ATTENTION The Grandioso D1X only outputs analog signals from this ESOTERIC product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Before use . After reading it, keep it in setting mode 13 Settings 1 14 Upconversion setting 14 Clock setting 14 Analog output setting 15 Dimmer setting 15 Automatic display darkening setting...
... playing back audio files 17 Supported operating systems 17 Installing the driver 17 Downloading playback application ESOTERIC HR Audio Player. . . 17 Restoring factory settings 19 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 21 Dimensional drawings 22 Foot placement diagram 22 ATTENTION The Grandioso D1X only outputs analog signals from this ESOTERIC product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Before use . After reading it, keep it in setting mode 13 Settings 1 14 Upconversion setting 14 Clock setting 14 Analog output setting 15 Dimmer setting 15 Automatic display darkening setting...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... power cord Grandioso D1X (Right channel) D G c wall outlet BNC coaxial cables RCA coaxial digital cable Included power cord XLR cable RCA cable XLR cable RCA cable Connect using a set of only A one type. oo Complete all devices that will be set so that outputs clock signal (Grandioso G1, etc.) 8 The polarity of the XLR connectors can be connected, and follow their instructions. oo Read the owner's manuals of all other connections before connecting power plugs to power outlets. Connections (continued) Super Audio CD/CD transport (Grandioso...
... power cord Grandioso D1X (Right channel) D G c wall outlet BNC coaxial cables RCA coaxial digital cable Included power cord XLR cable RCA cable XLR cable RCA cable Connect using a set of only A one type. oo Complete all devices that will be set so that outputs clock signal (Grandioso G1, etc.) 8 The polarity of the XLR connectors can be connected, and follow their instructions. oo Read the owner's manuals of all other connections before connecting power plugs to power outlets. Connections (continued) Super Audio CD/CD transport (Grandioso...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... only genuine ESOTERIC power cords. B SIGNAL GND grounding terminals The audio quality might be improved by making grounding connections between these ports are used for both left channel unit to the left and right channel units. VDisconnect the power plugs from the Grandioso D1X left and right audio signals through separate signal lines. Then, set the clock (CLK>) setting to input digital audio signals. English This product includes units for connections. A Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors Use to...
... only genuine ESOTERIC power cords. B SIGNAL GND grounding terminals The audio quality might be improved by making grounding connections between these ports are used for both left channel unit to the left and right channel units. VDisconnect the power plugs from the Grandioso D1X left and right audio signals through separate signal lines. Then, set the clock (CLK>) setting to input digital audio signals. English This product includes units for connections. A Digital audio input (DIGITAL IN) connectors Use to...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... set its digital audio inputs, with the following connections. Decoding and playing MQA-CDs When using ES-LINK connection. h Sampling frequency This shows the sampling frequency of the input signal. When using with an ESOTERIC transport other than a Grandioso P1X Decoding and playback of MQA-CDs is not possible using with a Grandioso P1X Playback is possible with the exception of XLR DUAL connection. oo XLR single connection oo RCA connection Follow the Owner's Manual for...
... set its digital audio inputs, with the following connections. Decoding and playing MQA-CDs When using ES-LINK connection. h Sampling frequency This shows the sampling frequency of the input signal. When using with an ESOTERIC transport other than a Grandioso P1X Decoding and playback of MQA-CDs is not possible using with a Grandioso P1X Playback is possible with the exception of XLR DUAL connection. oo XLR single connection oo RCA connection Follow the Owner's Manual for...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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.... To play 22.5MHz DSD recordings with ESOTERIC HR Audio Player, open the Configure window and set this product's clock during data transmission, enabling reduction of jitter. English Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files Supported operating systems This unit can use it to enjoy the high-quality playback of highresolution audio sources, including DSD, without needing to make complicated settings. https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/hr_audio_player/download Installing the driver When using Mac...
.... To play 22.5MHz DSD recordings with ESOTERIC HR Audio Player, open the Configure window and set this product's clock during data transmission, enabling reduction of jitter. English Connecting with a computer and playing back audio files Supported operating systems This unit can use it to enjoy the high-quality playback of highresolution audio sources, including DSD, without needing to make complicated settings. https://www.esoteric.jp/en/product/hr_audio_player/download Installing the driver When using Mac...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... POWER button to turn this occurs, restart the audio playback software or restart the computer. To avoid outputting these operations. oo Turn both left and right channel units on . Left channel Computer 2 Turn the computer on . 18 oo If you start the audio playback software before connecting this product be transmitted when playing back audio files over the USB connection. Always quit the audio playback software before setting the input to the computer using a USB cable...
... POWER button to turn this occurs, restart the audio playback software or restart the computer. To avoid outputting these operations. oo Turn both left and right channel units on . Left channel Computer 2 Turn the computer on . 18 oo If you start the audio playback software before connecting this product be transmitted when playing back audio files over the USB connection. Always quit the audio playback software before setting the input to the computer using a USB cable...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... the power cords are connected by something other devices. ee Change the input setting to the power outlets. ee Turn the device that is connected to the same settings. When "Setup CLR" (settings cleared) appears on the display. The sound is output from the speakers. Settings are linked, conducting this product's analog output (AOUT) setting according to them. ation on the left and right channel units are retained even if the power plug...
... the power cords are connected by something other devices. ee Change the input setting to the power outlets. ee Turn the device that is connected to the same settings. When "Setup CLR" (settings cleared) appears on the display. The sound is output from the speakers. Settings are linked, conducting this product's analog output (AOUT) setting according to them. ation on the left and right channel units are retained even if the power plug...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... in the sampling frequency display area. ee If a cyclical noise is being output when the Grandioso D1X is being input. Check the connection status of the clock connectors and the clock settings of connected devices. If this occurs, turn the product off once, and then restart it to which the unit cannot synchronize might not also be being output. Have the playback device convert the...
... in the sampling frequency display area. ee If a cyclical noise is being output when the Grandioso D1X is being input. Check the connection status of the clock connectors and the clock settings of connected devices. If this occurs, turn the product off once, and then restart it to which the unit cannot synchronize might not also be being output. Have the playback device convert the...
Owners Manual EN FR SP
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... Left channel 23.1 kg (51 lb) Right channel 23.0 kg (50 3/4 lb) Operating temperature 5°C to +35°C Operating humidity range 5% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature 20°C to change without notice. oo Weight and dimensions are subject to +55°C Included accessories Power cords × 2 HDMI cables × 2 Felt pads × 8 Owner's manual (this Owner's Manual might differ slightly from production models. 21...
... Left channel 23.1 kg (51 lb) Right channel 23.0 kg (50 3/4 lb) Operating temperature 5°C to +35°C Operating humidity range 5% to 85% (no condensation) Storage temperature 20°C to change without notice. oo Weight and dimensions are subject to +55°C Included accessories Power cords × 2 HDMI cables × 2 Felt pads × 8 Owner's manual (this Owner's Manual might differ slightly from production models. 21...
Installation guide for the ASIO USB DRIVER
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... language that you want to open the installation wizard. Bulk Pet is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. If a Software (program) use for the ESOTERIC ASIO USB DRIVER Windows Recommended hardware PC with installation of the Software License Agreement, select "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click "Install". Other company names, product names and logos in...
... language that you want to open the installation wizard. Bulk Pet is a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. If a Software (program) use for the ESOTERIC ASIO USB DRIVER Windows Recommended hardware PC with installation of the Software License Agreement, select "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click "Install". Other company names, product names and logos in...
Installation guide for the ASIO USB DRIVER
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... or low) and data transmission patterns (A or B). oo Change settings when playback is set to the computer being used for data transmission cannot be set to open the ESOTERIC USB AUDIO Control Panel where you can be adjusted when using a Mac. 8 1021 MA-2036D Open the ESOTERIC USB AUDIO Control Panel in the System Preferences. 3 Select the desired transmission mode (Mode). One of the Host CPU and Device CPU differently...
... or low) and data transmission patterns (A or B). oo Change settings when playback is set to the computer being used for data transmission cannot be set to open the ESOTERIC USB AUDIO Control Panel where you can be adjusted when using a Mac. 8 1021 MA-2036D Open the ESOTERIC USB AUDIO Control Panel in the System Preferences. 3 Select the desired transmission mode (Mode). One of the Host CPU and Device CPU differently...
Firmware Update Manual
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... 10. NOTE If a "User Account Control" pop-up message appears during installation, click "Yes". 3 When the Device Driver Installation Wizard appears, click "Next". Grandioso D1X Firmware update manual Model covered Grandioso D1X Equipment used Windows computer (with built-in USB 2.0 port) Micro USB cable oo Cables designed only for charging cannot be used in these instructions are either registered trademarks or trademarks of a firmware update program for a different model will be necessary. Supported operating systems Windows 8 (32...
... 10. NOTE If a "User Account Control" pop-up message appears during installation, click "Yes". 3 When the Device Driver Installation Wizard appears, click "Next". Grandioso D1X Firmware update manual Model covered Grandioso D1X Equipment used Windows computer (with built-in USB 2.0 port) Micro USB cable oo Cables designed only for charging cannot be used in these instructions are either registered trademarks or trademarks of a firmware update program for a different model will be necessary. Supported operating systems Windows 8 (32...
Firmware Update Manual
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... items and repeat step 4. The CLOCK indicator on . Target 00: Error Code: Unknown error 0x12340005. oo The DFU driver is shown on the back of the left channel unit using a micro USB cable. ware updates. Grandioso D1X Firmware update manual Micro USB cable 3. oo The left channel unit is put in firmware update mode. (The left channel unit is turned on the left channel unit. When first connected, loading the driver takes some time. 3 Press the POWER button on by...
... items and repeat step 4. The CLOCK indicator on . Target 00: Error Code: Unknown error 0x12340005. oo The DFU driver is shown on the back of the left channel unit using a micro USB cable. ware updates. Grandioso D1X Firmware update manual Micro USB cable 3. oo The left channel unit is put in firmware update mode. (The left channel unit is turned on the left channel unit. When first connected, loading the driver takes some time. 3 Press the POWER button on by...
Firmware Update Manual
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... "Connect". 7 Click the "Download" button to continue... 7 Disconnect the micro USB cable from the SOFTWARE maintenance port on the back of the left channel unit to turn it on. 3 Press and hold the MENU button to show "MQA_UPDATE". 4 Use a micro USB cable to connect the computer to show the Settings 2 screen. oo Before starting this after updating the firmware of the left channel unit. Then, press the MENU button repeatedly...
... "Connect". 7 Click the "Download" button to continue... 7 Disconnect the micro USB cable from the SOFTWARE maintenance port on the back of the left channel unit to turn it on. 3 Press and hold the MENU button to show "MQA_UPDATE". 4 Use a micro USB cable to connect the computer to show the Settings 2 screen. oo Before starting this after updating the firmware of the left channel unit. Then, press the MENU button repeatedly...